Automotive News Daily Drive
Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry.Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.
Latest episodes
Dec 15, 2023 • 20min
Dec. 15, 2023 | GM lays off 1,300 workers; auto lending expectations in 2024
General Motors is laying off more than 1,300 employees at two manufacturing plants in Michigan. Tesla avoids a recall in Europe over Autopilot safety issues. Plus, Equifax General Manager of Automotive Lena Bourgeois talks about what to expect with auto lending in 2024.
Dec 14, 2023 • 22min
Dec. 14, 2023 | Cruise fires 9 leaders, will slash work force; Cybertruck features
Cruise has fired 9 top leaders and is slashing 24 percent of its full-time work force. Rivian lands a pilot deal to supply commercial vehicles to AT&T. Plus, Automotive News Staff Reporter Laurence Iliff talks about some of the most notable features in the Tesla Cybertruck.
Dec 13, 2023 • 22min
Dec. 13, 2023 | GM names new NA chief; how China is reacting to EV tax credit rules
General Motors has named Marissa West as president of North America. Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles for Autopilot safety flaws. Plus, Dunne Insights CEO Michael Dunne talks about tensions between China and the U.S. related to EV tax credit rules.
Dec 12, 2023 • 21min
Dec. 12, 2023 | Ford slashes F-150 Lightning production; UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley
Ford will cut F-150 Lightning production in half next year. The UAW files unfair labor charges against three non-union automakers. Plus, UP.Labs President Katelyn Foley talks about developing startups for companies including Porsche.
Dec 11, 2023 • 21min
Dec. 11, 2023 | Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro; new-vehicle inventory continues to grow
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro joins the show to talk about demand for electric vehicles and what it means for the automaker’s electrification strategy. New-vehicle inventory grows again in November. Plus, battery startup Our Next Energy replaces its founder with a new CEO.
Dec 8, 2023 • 20min
Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024
Dec. 8, 2023 | Stellantis cuts jobs at 2 Jeep plants; dealers pessimistic going into 2024 by Automotive News
Dec 7, 2023 • 19min
Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview
Dec. 7, 2023 | UAW signs 1,000 VW workers in TN; CES 2024 preview by Automotive News
Dec 6, 2023 • 19min
Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable
Dec. 6, 2023 | Hyundai Motor America CMO Angela Zepeda; Stellantis says EVs profitable by Automotive News
Dec 5, 2023 • 18min
Dec. 5, 2023 | Cox Automotive’s Manheim exiting Canada; Dealership consolidation
Dec. 5, 2023 | Cox Automotive’s Manheim exiting Canada; Dealership consolidation by Automotive News
Dec 4, 2023 • 21min
Dec. 4, 2023 | Ford U.S. sales dip; AV safety critic talks Cruise crisis
Dec. 4, 2023 | Ford U.S. sales dip; AV safety critic talks Cruise crisis by Automotive News
